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Centres
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Goldenwave
Come and see the variety of warm sea environments at this centre – and creatures so small you might not have noticed them living on the beach, or the most beautiful fish living in our oceans. Bring your camera and learn to take the best photos ever!
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Splashdown
Perfect for family fun – our tropical swimming pool that’s only divided from the penguins next door by a wall of glass! See them swimming in their pool while you’re in yours! And don’t miss their mealtimes - watch as they dive for their food.
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Brightworld
Many creatures here are
normally found in environments with low temperatures, such as our big group of penguins. Come and see our amazing displays of photos showing these birds diving for their supper! There are also short talks on using your camera for great shots of fish, and painting sessions, too.
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Oceanwatch
The focus is on science here – there are films throughout the day about oceans around the world and the environmental problems facing marine wildlife. There’s plenty to learn, and lots of souvenirs to buy! Free brochures full of information.
B
Rockwater
We have sea creatures from both warm and cooler waters in our huge glass tanks. You can even go into the water in one,
accompanied by staff – ask at the desk! We’ve also got fish that are rarely seen, as they’re normally found in the very deepest water on our planet. No photography is allowed.
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Waterlife
We’ve got some of the rarest fish in the world, and the most beautiful. See the clown fish with its bright yellow and white stripes! Cameras aren’t allowed, but amazing
professional pictures are available in our shop. Then once you’ve seen everything, relax in our fantastic warm pool – strictly for humans!
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Marine Life
Keen to protect our oceans? Come and see the work we’re doing – there are presentations about it every hour. For example, we try to help shark numbers worldwide remain at healthy levels. And visit our amazing rock pool displays full of tiny creatures, typical of ones that make their homes near the sea just metres away!
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Waterlife
See some of the smallest sea life such as shrimps and starfish at our rock pool display - and even pick them up! Find out how clean sea water is essential to these creatures, and the effects of pollution. And don’t miss
watching the penguins and seals have their lunch – that’s really popular!
Reading ● Part 3
Questions 11 – 20
Look at the sentences below about a rock climbing trip.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
11 Samantha and her father travelled a great distance to the place where they went climbing.
12 The place where Samantha and her dad got off the boat was very cheerful-looking.
13 They were disappointed by the accommodation and the transport provided.
14 There were still a number of climbing routes on the island waiting to be explored.
15 Samantha found her climb easy because the route she took had been prepared for climbers.
16 Samantha thinks the island is generally a safer climbing location than most others.
17 Samantha liked the fact that she could chat with people her age after a day’s climbing.
18 Samantha had difficulty with the technique of using the rope to make herself safe.
19 Samantha found climbing up the cliff harder than her friend from home did.
20 Samantha and her dad said they would return one day to the beach they found.
CLIMBING TRIP by Samantha Davis
My dad and I have both done a bit of climbing at our local sports centre. So we decided to go on a trip together, climbing the high rocks along the coastline of a small island. Although it wasn’t far from where we live, the journey across the sea took quite a long time – but it was worth it! As we approached the island, Dad pointed out the rocks covered in colourful plants, wild goats and bees, which were once the only signs of life on this now popular place for visitors. The island has become well-known as a climbing venue and the ferry we took across to the island was full of climbers carrying boots and backpacks.
We arrived at the island’s harbour, full of brightly-coloured houses lit by the early-morning sun. We were met by a driver in an ancient old car, arranged by the travel company we’d booked with. The driver took us to the tiny apartment, which, like the car, had seen better days, but it was comfortable and we weren’t going to spend much time there anyway.
There are lots of possible climbs up the island’s rocks, and not all of them have been discovered by climbers, but many have places clearly marked out so climbers can easily see where to put their hands and feet. All we needed were shoes, ropes and the equipment for attaching the rope to the rocks, although despite the markings on the rocks, I still had problems! Anyway, climbing is obviously not without risk, and things can still go wrong, but you’re far less likely to get into difficulties on the island.
There was a wide range of climbers, both in ability and age, so there was no need for my previous worries about being the only teenager. Away from the rocks and back in the town, there was a very sociable atmosphere in the cafes, where we compared notes on what we’d achieved that day.
One day, our climbing destination was a rough cliff, with very little to put my hands and feet on. It was amazing how quickly I learnt to attach my rope onto the rock to avoid falling as I climbed! Then I realised the boy climbing next to me was someone I knew. We waved, smiled and moved on, although he seemed to find the rock far less of a challenge!
Once Dad and I were down at ground level again, we stopped at a beach, which was deserted. We walked along with our feet in the water and promised ourselves that it wouldn’t be the last time that we sat on that stretch of beach.
Reading ● Part 4
Questions 21 – 25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Water-skiing barefoot
by Dan Thomas
Have you ever been barefoot water-skiing? It’s just like normal water-skiing, being pulled along behind a boat at 40 mph – but without any skis! It sounds scary but it’s amazing! My cousin used to take me water-skiing, and that’s where I first learnt to stand up and balance. But I moved on to barefooting when I did it for a laugh with some mates. And I loved it!
Barefoot water-skiing is one of the most popular watersports there is – to watch, anyway! When someone jumps really high and then lands, it’s awesome. And you don’t need expensive stuff like boards, although a wetsuit’s a good idea. But catching your toes on things in the lake can hurt. I guess you can’t help getting water up your nose when you start learning, too, as you have to lie almost flat in the water before you pull yourself up – but it’s OK.
Now I’m experienced, I’ve learnt not to attempt new moves in rough water as it never goes well. Instead, I make sure I limit myself to skiing directly behind the boat, where the water’s calmer. I ask the boat drivers to warn me about big waves coming, although they can’t always see them.
Finding time to practise regularly is hard as I’m still at school – but then it’s not as if I’m into winning prizes and stuff. But if I want to learn a new move, I need to repeat it over and over, and that’s not easy in winter when it’s cold. Lots of skiers say they’ll continue during cold weather, but not many do. So I’m often the only one out on the lake!
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What is Dan trying to do in this text about barefoot water-skiing?
A explain why he’s determined to become a champion B convince people that his sport is both safe and easy
C suggest the best ways to begin learning his sport
D describe what he does to get better at his sport Dan started barefoot water-skiing when
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A he tried it out just for fun. B he realised how easy it was to do.
C he was taught how to do it by his cousin.
D he was persuaded by friends to have a go.